A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed before the High Court of Manipur on Thursday seeking urgent judicial intervention in connection with the alleged abduction of six Naga civilians by suspected Kuki armed groups. The petition was filed by Advocate Mark Khapai, president of the Naga Lawyers’ Association, Manipur, amid growing concern over the fate…
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has expressed strong opposition to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Manipur, stating that the exercise is unacceptable under the current circumstances and raises serious concerns over fairness, inclusivity and administrative responsibility. In a statement issued by Information Secretary Janghaolun Haokip, KIM said that nearly 59,000 Kuki-Zo internally displaced…
An Inter-Club Athletics Competition has been organized under the initiative of the Nalbari Sports Association on June 7, starting from 8:00 AM at the Sarihahatoli Sports Complex. Kalyan Barman, the Athletics Secretary of the Nalbari Sports Association, has informed that athletes from clubs and associations recognized permanently or temporarily by the Nalbari Sports Association will…
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Manipur government has identified polo for its promotion as an Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of the state.The decision was made at a virtual conference convened by the convened by the Ministry of DoNER on Tuesday, which saw the participation of DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and…
The Naga youth organization Khanuithot-Khon, Voice of the Naga Youth, has strongly opposed any move to release detained Kuki individuals without first securing verifiable proof of life and the safe return of six Naga civilians allegedly abducted during the ongoing ethnic crisis in Manipur.In a strongly worded statement, the organization expressed concern over reports that…
In a major push toward heritage conservation and historical awareness, the Assam Rifles has launched a collaborative initiative at the historic Khongjom War Memorial in Manipur’s Kakching district. The campaign aims to preserve the cultural legacy of the state while inspiring the younger generation with stories of past heroism. The initiative kicked off with a…
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma have been equaled in terms of success by Rajat Patidar. He has now emerged as only the third captain to win the IPL trophy twice consecutively. Immediately after winning the title yesterday, the RCB captain revealed his next target. In the press conference, Patidar said— “It feels wonderful. Today is…
The Indian rupee managed to escape a deeper slump against the surging U.S. dollar due to timely dollar-selling interventions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Strong state-run bank interventions kept the domestic currency afloat amid sustained capital outflows from local equities. While this central bank action effectively contained the rupee’s depreciation, it simultaneously triggered…
Acclaimed Manipuri film Boong emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), securing three major awards, including the prestigious Best Child Actor honour for its young lead performer. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, Boong earned the Best Child Actor award for Gugun Kipgen, while Lakshmipriya Devi was recognised…
Normal life came to a grinding halt across the Zeliangrongpui-inhabited areas of Manipur following an indefinite emergency shutdown called by the Joint Tribes’ Council (JTC). The total shutdown, which commenced Monday night, severely crippled movement in Noney district and completely choked National Highway 37—the vital Imphal–Jiribam supply route. More than 250 loaded vehicles, including critical…
